Monthly Archive: April 2023
Betrayal can be one of the most painful experiences anyone can go through, but for those who struggle with codependency, the pain can be even more intense. Codependency is a pattern of behavior where...
By Marshall Burtcher. A heads up: This article will be a bit of what I call “bluntcake”. Bluntcake is a term I apply to concepts that challenge us to reflect on how we are...
By Michelle Farris, Psychotherapist and Codependency Expert. For people with codependency, detaching emotionally is like pulling teeth. They become overly attached in relationships which makes it harder to let go of control. In this...
By Susan Ball, Abuse Recovery Expert. Confidence is a tool you can use to break the cycle of co-dependency, stand up for your personal wants, needs, and desires, and use your voice to say...
Most people have heard the saying “It takes two to tango.” Although this can have a variety of meanings, when taken literally it makes total sense. The tango is a sensuous dance, with intricate...
By Stacy Brookman, Women’s Leadership Coach. Are you feeling stuck and unsure of which path to take in life? Do you find yourself constantly procrastinating or plagued by indecision and regret? Making important decisions...
By Candace van Dell, Spiritual Coach & Healer. When we grow up in dysfunctional families, we learn an overwhelming sense of responsibility and also unnecessary self blame. Our parents are wounded and do not...
By Rhoberta Shaler, PhD. GOOD NEWS! The biggest A-HA that many folks have is coming face-to-face with their learned co-dependence. Yay! Co-dependence creeps in when relationships are unequal, when one person has more power...
By Carista Luminare, Ph.D. Appreciation is a simple act, and its effects are profound. If you feel estranged from your partner, it’s likely that you’re withholding supportive comments from each other. People respond better...
By Marlena Tillhon MSc. I used to think that I was good at relationships. Great even. I was nice, generous, tolerant and forgiving. I had lots and lots of friends. Everyone liked me. That’s...
By David Charon and Stephanie McPhail. Do you feel like you’re trapped by your personal history? You may be an “emotional hoarder”. What do we mean by this? Think of your psyche, your mental...
Codependent relationships are more common – and toxic – than you think. And especially when one of the partners in the relationship is an addict, codependent relationships can be extremely challenging, exhausting, and difficult...